Today would have to be the BEST day so far.
Thank you for your prayers and support. I can’t wait to share the story with you. Soon.
PS- Sorry for not having my phone the right way… I had to pretend I was using it.
My husband has been deployed to the Middle East for 274 days. These are my real thoughts expressing my heart during his absence. I appreciate your prayers and kind words as we cope, adapt, and carry on without him until August 2014. To read from the beginning, click here.
Roxanne Fucci says
They did not have internet when my husband deployed to the first Gulf situation in the early 90’s. I spent the time in Germany with 2 children under 5 waiting for him to come home. He has since passed from his PTSD. It is good the wives have this now.
I was looking for the rest of the story starting from the missing/found child when the family was staying a hotel on an island (GTMO?) where may I find that?
Thanks,
RF
Stacy Lee says
I don’t know you’re oldest daughters name, but her reaction was the best. So happy for all of you and I’m so glad he is home for good.
Cherrill says
Tears won’t stop. Love that he’s home. Thank you all as a family for the sacrifice you continue to make.
Susan says
I have been anxiously awaiting an update! I know you are enjoying him being home safe and sound!
ggma says
As soon as I finished wiping away the tears I started looking for the updates. Please I am running out of tissues….what happened next.
MNKristy says
TOOOOOONNNNNIIIIII (shouted with a whiny voice)….how much longer are you going to make us wait for the story on Sailor’s return??? I have been waiting forever to hear about his homecoming.
Belinda says
I had been wondering (worried) about not receiving “Deployment Day Updates”, but didn’t want to ask — just prayed harder! Came to the website today and am crying tears of joy for you and your family!
Thank you for the wonderful video! Sailor “Thank you also for making the sacrifice of serving for our country!”
~Belinda
kriswithmany says
I haven’t been keeping up with my blog feed, and realized I hadn’t seen any of your deployment posts for a while. Your video made me cry! So happy that he’s home!
Kelbellemama says
Dear Lord in Heaven, when are we going to get updates??? I check everyday and the suspense of this story is a killer. (Yes, this is me being selfish and nosy. Of coarse you should want to spend every waking moment as a family enjoying his unexpected return. But really. How about a quick overview? Pretty please? 😀 )
Angela O says
I wondered why I hadn’t gotten any new “Deployment Day” posts in my email for the last week, so I came on here to “catch up.”. Now I am glad there aren’t any more of those posts! What a wonderful surprise for all of you!
JoDi says
So happy for you! I didn’t get a chance watch the video when it came in email, and I’ve been wondering where the deployment updates went so I clicked over here to find out what’s going on! LOL
Cathie says
I don’t even have sound at work, and I am STILL crying! How wonderful!
Becky L says
So happy that your commander husband is home. I watched the video 2x and cried each time. Thanks for sharing and will be waiting for the rest of the story when you have time. Have a great time being back together as a family again. Hugs to your commander for me and thank him for his service! God bless you all!
Susan says
Your video made me weep! Cannot wait to hear the story and the updates! Have a wonderful weekend with your family!!! 🙂
Reva Cs. says
Glad he’s home, Toni!
Marie says
Glad to see that he’s home; I had to explain to my four year old about deployments as she watched the video (Thankfully, her first experience with a deployment was when she was about 2 years old; it was easy to stay busy then!).
We may be dealing with another deployment next year; gotta love the military.
Jana says
Tears of joy for y’all!
Arlene says
I never comment, but I have been reading your blog for years. So happy for you all! Made me tear up and relive memories of My Airman’s homecoming last year. Can’t wait to hear the story. 🙂
Paula Cameranesi says
You made me cry! That is so great that he is back. Thank God!
Jenn Lyons says
Awe! This made me cry! Their reactions were priceless :). So happy you are all reunited! Can’t wait to hear more details 🙂
Carla says
Hi Toni & Family,
I am a friend of your mom and she turned me onto your web page The Happy House Wife. She sent this video last night and all I can say is that was an Awesome Home Coming! Made me cry to. I am so happy that your whole family is back together. Thank you for sharing this moment in time with everyone and tell you husband Thank You So Much for his Service to Our Country. He is a very blessed and brave man. 🙂
Kelley says
Tears…. Enjoy!!!
Kari J. says
Man!! How beautiful and amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your joy. Like so many others, had to cry. 🙂
mariela says
Been reading your updates and I have been bringing you to the throne of the Father often for grace and for our Father to hug you often! Cried when I saw this! Praising him for this amazing hug from HIM!
Paula says
Amazing! Please tell him thank you from our family! Thank you to your family as well for sharing him!
Betsy says
These homecoming videos always make me cry. This one even more so because I “know” your family (through the blog). Glad he made it home safe and sound. 🙂
Dineen says
My brain is running at quarter-speed and I didn’t realize the still was a video for a while until I read the comments. (What a beautiful smile the video upload captured for the still image!) I am so glad I clicked through to comment to learn that Commander Anderson is home again.
Welcome home and blessings to you all.
Wendy says
So happy for you! Tears here too. Such a beautiful sight. Thank you for sharing!
Missi says
What a tear jerker. So happy for your family that your husband has returned safely. Thank you sir for your service.
Jeri says
Yeah!!!!! Loved that closing shot! What did the kids think you were at the airport for?
Jen says
So happy for you and your family!!!!
Jodi says
so happy for you… I had tears watching this. Enjoy your time together.
Jenny M says
So heart-warming. I feel so lucky to have seen and shared the moment and sentiments. Thanks Happy!
Lauren says
Oh tears, tears, tears. So elated for all of you!
Big thanks to all of you for your sacrifice. Our family doesn’t take it lightly! xoxo
Corina says
Can’t wait for the story. Sooooo happy for your family!!!!
Tracie says
So very excited and happy for you all!!
Dona Hightower Perkins says
Crying over here too. That last kid’s reaction…wow. So happy and thankful that Dad is home! 🙂
Terri says
That was the best. I love all the kids’ reactions, especially your eldest.
Kristin S says
Wow so wonderful! Glad he’s home safe – enjoy your beautiful family. Thank you for your service!!!
Thia says
Another crier. Enjoy this reunion time. The story can wait. So beautiful. Just…thank you.
Graham says
Very happy for all of you and glad he’s safe.
Michelle says
WOW! That was awesome to watch. Can’t imagine how awesome that was for all of you! Can’t wait to hear the story.
emily e says
OMG! Yay! So happy for you all. 🙂
jean says
Very moving! Tears here, too. So happy for you guy!!!!!!!!!!
Caroline says
I couldn’t keep from crying either. So happy!
Lisa Thompson says
Sooooo thrilled for your family!
Dawn says
Best video ever! Congrats!
Melissa King says
So happy for you and your family Toni! This homecoming had me in tears. Enjoy your time with your family, and Welcome home Soldier!!!
Linda says
Rejoicing with you! Can’t wait to hear of God’s provisions.
Stephanie Bowman says
Tears tears tears. Welcome home!!!!!!
Serenity says
Wow! That was amazing! So happy for you:)
Sarah says
When your oldest daughter realized her dad was home…tears. So happy for you and your family!
Susan says
Happy tears for your family! Now Disney can be even better!
Sherri says
Beckie & I are weeping & rejoicing with you! Hugs to the commander & welcome home!
Stef says
BEST DAY EVER – So happy for y’all!!!
Heather says
Ahhh! I watched with my kids and we’re all crying! We remember that return so well! Can’t wait to hear this story!
Jessica Fisher says
Delurking to say Yay! And how in the world did YOU stay calm?!
Rebecca says
Sitting here isn TEARS so happy for you!
Leslie says
I am so happy for your family! Praise The Lord for his safe return.
Jamerrill @ Free Homeschool Deals says
Yup, just cried like a baby! Welcome home!!
SarAh says
Oh I cried! That is so awesome for your family. Thank you for sharing that joy
Cindy Donahue Anderson says
Thanking everyone for their prayers while our Sailor was away! Home safe and prayers were answered!
Monica says
That was incredible to watch!! I love the reactions of all of your children…precious! Enjoy your time with him home. I can’t wait to read your update.
Jamie says
So happy for you all. Such a sweet video!!!
stacie says
So happy for you all! Awesome!
Kathy H says
I am sobbing Toni. SO thankful that all of you are together again. See you next week!
Betty says
That had me in tears. I am assuming this is R&R. Enjoy him while he is home!!
Toni Anderson says
No, for good. Will update later this week, once things settle down.